State Department Revokes Over 175,000 Visas Under Trump Administration
On Monday, August 10, 2026, the State Department said it has revoked more than 175,000 visas during President Donald Trump's administration so far.[1]
The department said a majority of the revocations stem from criminal activity such as assault, DUI, theft, drug crimes, reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement.[1] State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said more than 100,000 visas have been revoked through the department's continuous vetting program.[1] A U.S. embassy in North Africa revoked over 100 visas for parents identified as birth tourists who came primarily to give birth in the United States.[1]
The department framed the actions as part of efforts under Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to use all available tools to protect U.S. communities.[1]
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- On Monday, August 10, 2026, the State Department said it has revoked more than 175,000 visas during President Donald Trump's administration so far.
- The department said a majority of the revocations stem from criminal activity such as assault, DUI, theft, drug crimes, reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement.
- State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said more than 100,000 visas have been revoked through the department's continuous vetting program.
- A U.S. embassy in North Africa revoked over 100 visas for parents identified as birth tourists who came primarily to give birth in the United States.
- The department framed the actions as part of efforts under Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to use all available tools to protect U.S. communities.
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